Downtown Culture
True or False, you can't wave at carriages
(It's also a great way to "fidget")
The Biddles and McGulpins
What do you need for every guide duty?
Your guidebook, water bottle, ball cap, windbreaker, and poncho
Who officially was the last owner of Fort Mackinac before it was abandoned?
The Americans
True or False, we do change runs for Fort employees
TRUE, staff will ask you to leave your post to do a change run.
Which guide posts have clickers?
The American Fur Company and the McGulpin House
Where was Alexis St. Martin Shot that led to Dr. William Beaumont's medical discovery?
The Stomach
What is a Craftie?
A historical interpreter that works for the Fort and Downtown houses, they know history, directions, and gems of Mackinac!
How many major conflicts were fought on Mackinac?
2
(Capture of Fort Mackinac 1812, and Battle of Mackinac Island 1814)
Where can you eat in the Fort?
The Tea Room, or Snack Cart
Where can you purchase Tickets?
Both Fort entrances, Visitor Center, and Biddle House
What year were cars banned on Mackinac Island?
1898
What are the times for each guide duty?
A guide duty, 10:00 - 12:30
B guide duty: 12:30 - 3:00
C guide duty 3:00 - 5:30
When was Fort Mackinac built?
1780
Which posts need to watch out for the wellbeing and safety of visitors?
The Upper Gun Platform: The ledge and roped areas
Parade Ground: during demonstrations
What are the hours of the downtown houses?
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
(last admission 5:30)
What's the name of the newspaper downtown?
The "Town Crier"
Which Guide Posts have med bags?
The American Fur Company, Foot of The Ramp, and Parade Ground
What was the "original" Fort Mackinac on the main land?
Fort Michilimackinac
What are the Fort hours?
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
(last admission 6:00 PM)
How do you get to the Grand Hotel from the Foot of Ramp?
(Specific Directions or general landmarks)
Walk down Fort Street, turn right on Market street (where the downtown houses are), continue straight to Cadotte Ave and turn right (the street before you reach the water).
Who was Jean Jacques Marquette and what was he doing?
He was a French missionary and explorer, originally looking for a quicker way through the straits to Asia but instead found the inhabited Mackinac Island and established a French presence
When did Girl Scouts first start serving Mackinac Island?
1974
Why was Fort Mackinac Built on a hill?
To deter intruders. The long limestone walls made accessing the inside difficult and gave an advantage for an attack from above.
What short movies are played in the soldiers barracks?
the documentary "A Pride of Purpose: The Story of Mackinac National Park" and the historical film "Heritage of Mackinac."